Sterile Processing Educator

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is responsible for coordinating the orientation process and providing in-department and on-the-unit education for new equipment, products, and procedures. The role involves developing and delivering system educational programs on proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods. The educator will also manage the Instrument Asset Management System, including user information, security levels, sterilization documentation, instrument set lists, item catalog, system images, repair and maintenance, and inventory levels. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the position requires adherence to all organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Three years related work experience
• Active CRCST AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Communication
• Infection Control
• Mathematics
• Mentoring Skills
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Works independently and collaboratively with department managers to coordinate the orientation process and provide in the department and on-the-unit education of new equipment products and procedures.
• Develops and provides system educational programs regarding proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods.
• Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with orientee and preceptor.
• Collaborates with management team in selection of preceptor.
• Coordinates schedules for required classes with preceptor.
• Assesses progress of orientation by follow-up with orientee and preceptor.
• Identifies educational needs, assists with plan development to meet needs.
• Provides support of preceptor throughout orientation process.
• Functions as a mentor.
• Provides ongoing education based on individual department needs, staff request and management request.
• Provides ongoing education of proper technique for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization to clinics and inpatient units based on individual unit needs, staff request and management request.
• Assists staff with education of new equipment and instrumentation, products, procedures and handling emergencies.
• Facilitates, supports and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services.
• Monitors individual compliance of required elements.
• Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring.
• Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos.
• Collaborates with department management team to foster department growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to process improvement.
• Coordinates annual staff competency assessment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Manages all Instrument Asset Management System information including: User information, Security levels, Sterilization documentation, Instrument Set Lists, Item catalog, System images, Repair and Maintenance, and inventory levels.
• Coordinates system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems as appropriate.
• Manages individual instrument and set labeling.
• Produces reports on an ad hoc and periodic basis.
• Manages implementation of system upgrades.
• Communicates with Information Technology department.
• Assists with hardware and software support.
• Creates and distributes system documentation.
• Manages end-user training.
• Delegates system duties appropriately in conjunction with Central Sterile and Operating Room management.

Benefits

• $3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible
• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED